On a recent episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Korean actor Lee Jung-jae made an appearance and dropped some hints about the highly anticipated second season of Squid Game. Fallon expressed his admiration for Lee’s performance in the hit Netflix series, which has become the most watched series ever on the streaming platform, surpassing even popular shows like Stranger Things.
Fallon congratulated Lee on his well-deserved Emmy win for his outstanding portrayal in Squid Game. The actor humbly responded in Korean, eliciting cheers and applause from the audience. When asked where he keeps his Emmy, Lee revealed that he proudly displays it in the middle of his living room.
Despite the global success of Squid Game, Lee has had an impressive career spanning over 30 years. Fallon took the opportunity to share a throwback photo of Lee from his early modeling days, which showcased his undeniable charisma and coolness. The photo was from an advertisement for Crunky chocolate bars, which left Fallon in awe of meeting the man behind the beloved confection.
In a playful moment, Fallon presented two Crunky bars and suggested reenacting the scene from Lee’s old ad. The actor gamely participated, creating a fun and lighthearted atmosphere on the show. Lee also shared that the new season of Squid Game is set to premiere on December 26th, just a day after Christmas.
Curiosity about the upcoming season led Fallon to engage in a game where Lee had to answer questions using buttons labeled with an “O” for yes and an “X” for no. The first question revolved around whether a particular doll from the show would make an appearance in season two. To the delight of fans, Lee answered with an enthusiastic “O,” confirming the doll’s return.
Fallon then asked if Lee’s character would be pitted against other previous winners of the game. Lee responded with an unexpected twist, revealing that his character would be the only winner in the new season. This elicited gasps and added to the anticipation surrounding Squid Game’s next chapter.
The talk show host went on to inquire if Lee’s character would become the new front man in charge of the games. Much to everyone’s surprise, Lee confirmed the rumor with an “O.” The revelation left Fallon and the audience stunned, as they processed the exciting developments in store for the second season.
As the game continued, Fallon asked about the possibility of new games in the upcoming season, to which Lee responded with an encouraging “O.” This news reassured fans that the series would continue to deliver the intense and thrilling gameplay they had come to love.
Finally, Fallon couldn’t resist asking if there would be a third season of Squid Game. Lee confidently replied with an “O,” generating cheers and applause from the audience. The prospect of more Squid Game adventures beyond season two has undoubtedly ignited excitement among fans worldwide.
To end the segment, a clip from the new season featuring Lee Jung-jae was shown, tantalizing viewers with a glimpse of what’s to come in Squid Game’s highly anticipated return. Season two is set to premiere on Netflix on December 26th, promising to captivate audiences once again.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates on Squid Game and catch the full interview with Lee Jung-jae on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
